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Comparative Literature in North Carolina

Comparative Literature Schools in North Carolina

421 students earned Comparative Literature degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Comparative Literature is the 107th most popular major in the state out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Comparative Literature Majors in North Carolina

Comparative Literature majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a comparative literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of comparative literature majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.2%
  • White: 39.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Comparative Literature Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 31,700 people employed in jobs related to a comparative literature degree, compared to 1,238,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Comparative Literature Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, comparative literature grads earn an average of $64,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,150.

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There are 4 colleges in North Carolina that offer comparative literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,563. 87% of the teachers are full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,018. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,414. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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Comparative Literature Careers in NC

Some of the careers comparative literature majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Social Scientists 8% $68,150
High School Teachers 8% $46,760

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to comparative literature.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Romance Languages 41
Classical Languages & Literature 8
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 7
Germanic Languages 4
Other Foreign Language & Literature 1

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